Disney World rides can close for re-dos at any time, but the winter “ride closure season” from early January though mid-February is the most predictable time for Disney World rides to close for rehab and refurbishment.
Splash Mountain is the major attraction that most commonly closes in this period, with closures of a week, a month (most common) and several months.
So far–in great news–it looks like Splash Mountain will only close for a few days in 2016. A couple of other great rides are closed around the same time, however.
Here’s what we currently (think we) know about 2016 Disney World winter ride closures:
Magic Kingdom:
- Splash Mountain closed January 6 – January 10
- Liberty Belle Riverboat closed January 18 – 22
- Space Mountain closed January 11 – 15
- Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin closed January 15 – February 11
Animal Kingdom – no known closings
Disney’s Hollywood Studios – no known closings
Epcot – no known closings
I’ll add more winter ride closures as they are announced…
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39 Comments on "2016 Winter Ride Closures at Walt Disney World"
Hey Shannon! Crowds will be better then than earlier, but still I fear pretty lousy…
We have been to the parks before. We have one day left on our passes and we’re going to be in Tampa 12/29-1/4. We thought about heading to the parks for 1/3. I know that’s a busy week…wondered since it’s the end of the holiday if the crowds will have died down a bit. Any thoughts?
Pat–what resort are you looking at?
quick question- If jan is suppose to be one of the lowest from jan22-26 why are the rates on resort on the high end when it says starting at 90 have stayed from years past as low as 100. Do they just need to update their price ranges. The going rate right now is 133 to 138 just wondering
Pat I think that will be a wonderful time to visit from the point of view of crowds. See this: http://yourfirstvisit.net/2013/06/18/january-2014-at-walt-disney-world/ I like Pop Century a little better, but Movies is great too. Reviews of both are linked to from here: http://yourfirstvisit.net/2010/04/26/walt-disney-world-resort-hotel-reviews/
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